Cummings Targets Lame Duck Grafts In Washington
A report on reforms targets patently corrupt patronage in Washington. Cummins introduces a bill to abolish the monetary commission and end payoffs to senators and representatives after elections. Progressives back the move, arguing it protects public funds and reflects voter will.
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Cummins
Washington
Burrows
Senate
Lorimer
National Monetary Commission
Congress
Monetary Commission
Tariff Debate Focuses On Schedule K Reform
The piece argues for broad tariff reform with emphasis on Schedule K duties. It asserts Democrats push free list aims to aid consumers while protecting workers and producers. It warns the tariff board has not completed its merits review and calls for quick action to relieve public hardship.
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Boards of
Government Batic- Ten
Untitled Note Mentions Kids and Inaction
Fragmentary text mocks inaction toward children and a speaker named Akta who can do nothing. The tone suggests frustration and a demand to let events proceed without interference.
Political Factionalism Highlighted in Iowa Debates
Des Moines capital voices argue if Kenton votes for the treaty the issue will be debated openly by farmers of Iowa. Ex Senator Young announces candidacy before primaries to fill Kenyon seat, a move seen as intensifying factionalism. Keokuk paper remarks Young lacks long range statesmanship but acts as a hometown booster. Marshalltown notes acknowledge widespread debate.
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Des Moines
Kenton
Mr. Young
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Young
Kenyon
Keokuk
Constitutional-Democrat
Des Moines Plan debate and Iowa political shots
A Des Moines plan is invoked in a United States senate speech as a debate stirs about playgrounds funding and public priorities. Iowa politics feature criticism of Lafe for Des Moines governance and attacks on a senator’s campaign tone without naming individuals beyond local figures.
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Manson
Lata Young
United States Senate
Des Moines
Lafe
Towa
Iowa
Pioneer woman teacher Kate Prickett dies in Iowa poorhouse
A late life notice recalls Kate Prickett, Iowa pioneer schoolteacher from Owen township in Cerro Gordo County. After teaching in Illinois and Iowa for years, she faced exposure illness, lived with a pioneer family, then with a sister, and died in the poor house at age 88. The piece laments her treatment and urges better care for teachers.
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Cedar Rapids
Cerro Gordo
Iowa
Hawkeys
Iinois
Tiends
Kate Prickett
Owen Township
Cerra Gorda
Hovns
Progressive Republicans Rally Over Kenyon Nomination
Washington dispatch reports jolt in senate as Kenyon is elected to succeed Dolliver. Senator Cummins and many colleagues congratulate, signaling a clean-cut progressive representation for Iowa. Lafe Young reacts cautiously as Kenyon pursues pending Justice Department matters.
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Washington Dispatch
Omaha World-Herald
Senate
Tudge Kenyon
Dolliver
Cummins
Towa
Moany
Kenyon
Bis
Department of Justice
Lafe Young
Young Wadet
Progressive Republicans eye Kenyon senate bid amid deadlocked legislature
The lone regte lature's proceedings do not deter Kenyon from seeking the 1913 full term. He plans a Rusela trip to write a book and will tour the state after returning to the United States to support his candidacy. Washington reports say Republicans fear a deadlock continues as Kenyon’s election looms. Tome’s stance pressures him to take his seat soon.
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Day
Rusela
United States
Kenyon
Washington
Kenyon Named Attorney General by Progressive Republicans
Chicago Record-Herald reports New York ended its federal senatorship deadlock after Progressive insurgent concessions while Iowa’s stalemate ended without a compromise. W. B. Kenyon is elected attorney general, praised for ability and legal training, with hopes to follow Senator Dolliver and support direct popular election of federal senators.
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Chicago Record-Herald
New York
Iowa
W. 8
Kenyon
United States
Dolliver
Public Mirrors and Fashion Worship in Social Spaces
A columnist muses on women admiring their reflections in shop windows and mirrors in restaurants, elevators, and streetcars. The piece argues such vanity is common but intrusive, urging women to use private mirrors and avoid public self-scrutiny.
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Walla Thia
R's
Valuable package found in federal building lobby
Postmaster J N La Barre holds a package left in the lobby of the federal building days ago. Contains bright chinaware and a silver knife and fork. No loss reported. clerks suspect thief possibly abandoned items after an acid fit.
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J. N. LaBarre
Federal Building
LaBarre
Injunction suit over bond issue to block sale to other buyers
Investors Securities sues Waterloo and city officers seeking an injunction to stop selling $45 000 worth of refinancing bonds to another buyer. suit cites rescission of the contract and seeks to prevent legal action on bond resolutions dating from February 27 and April 8, 1911. The filing also notes a separate dissolution of marriage and a domestic violence claim involving a Cedar Rapids couple.
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Investors Securities Company
Waterloo
Ilegal
Lafayette Street
Cedar Rapides
D. B. Fish & Co
Arminta Schubert
Guaranty
L. J. Bedard
Joseph Garvey
Iowa Cavalry to Texan Border Movement
Des Moines April 17 The fighting Sixth cavalry under Col Charles M O Conor leaves Fort Des Moines for the Arizona Mexican frontier Tuesday at 5 am. Ordered from Washington to Douglas Arizona actions incited disturbances they will proceed via Omaha Belleville McFarland Kan El Paso over the Rock Island Three trains will be used entraining about 9 am Tuesday and all trains head to the border soon after noon.
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Des Moines
Sixth Cavalry
Charles M. O'Connor
Fort Des Moines
Arizona
Alrect
Washington
Douglas
Ariz
Omaha
Belleville
McFarland
Kan
el Paso
Tex
Rock Ieland
Mrs Max Winner Sues for Divorce and Injunction
Mildred Winner files for divorce from Max Winner and seeks a restraining order to stop interference by him as the court reviews the case.
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Max
Mildred Winner
Max Winner
Hotel Committee to Meet Tonight to Close Cascaden Contract
A fifteen member special committee meets at 8 pm in the Waterloo Club rooms to finalize the contract with Thomas Cascaden for his hotel project. Business leaders expect a boost and confirmation from the discussion.
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Thomas Cascaden
Waterloo Club
Mr. Cascaden
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